The 3 Cheese Tastings in New Zealand That Earn Their Price

1.Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $148Our pick

From Queenstown, join a small-group afternoon tour to Kinross, Gibbston Valley, and Mt Rosa. You’ll taste wines at three cellar doors, enter New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave, enjoy a cheeseboard, and pass the Kawarau Bridge with guides such as Paul, John, Phil, or Al.

“A great day exploring some of the local wineries - all different from each other and beautiful venues. Murray was a great local guide and driver! A really good experience if you have limited time in Queenstown. Highly recommend!”

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2.Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $42

Spend an hour on Lake Wanaka at 5:30 pm with a complimentary wine, beer, RTD, or soft drink, plus cheese and crackers. Cruise past Ruby Island, Stevensons Peninsula, Eeley Point, and the Lone Tree. Tim, Cam, Toby, and the rest of the crew keep things relaxed, though commentary may be limited.

“Island stop had a great view. Would have loved to hear more about the history of the island, and lake.”

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3.Gibbston Valley Wines – Wine & Cheese Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet at Gibbston Valley Winery at 2pm for a small-group tasting of four wines and four handmade Oamaru cheeses. The 45-minute session takes place in a private room beside the cheesery and deli, with return transport from Queenstown available as an added convenience.

“We did the wine tour. Four wines and cheese pairing. This is new world wine. It is very good but don’t expect the depth and complexity of wines from established wine countries like France and Italy. The cheese is from their cheesery where yRead more”

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